US Patent

US8545879 — Fast disintegrating compositions of meloxicam

Formulation · Assigned to RP Scherer Technologies LLC · Expires 2030-08-31 · 4y remaining

Vulnerability score 36/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects fast disintegrating compositions of meloxicam, a pharmaceutical formulation suitable for rapid release in the oral cavity.

USPTO Abstract

The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions are in the form of a fast disintegrating dosage form suitable for releasing meloxicam rapidly in the oral cavity. Also provided are processes for preparing a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. Further provided are methods of treating arthritis or pain in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to the invention.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8545879
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2030-08-31
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
RP Scherer Technologies LLC
Source
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